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Enhancing Poultry Packaging Standards for Consumer Safety
Africa & Middle East: Collaborating with Partners in Food Solutions, Côte d’Ivoire-based poultry producer Markegest has set a strong example for the industry.
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How Precision Agriculture Helps Farmers Navigate Rising Input Costs and Climate Challenges
Global: Through precision agriculture technologies, farmers make data-driven decisions that optimise input use, reduce waste and increase efficiency.
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Why National Biodiversity Plans Must Integrate Agriculture
Europe: Without biodiversity support, agriculture remains reliant on external inputs, leading to soil depletion and accelerated climate change.
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Solutions Hub Launched at COP29 to Equip Livestock Sector with Innovations for Low-Emissions Animal Agriculture
Global: A new hub launched by ILRI at COP29 provides ways for developing countries’ livestock sector to sustainably produce animal-source foods.
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Gender equality cannot be last on the agenda at COP29 climate talks
Global: Gender equality must feature as an urgent and cross-cutting issue from day one because climate change is widening existing gender gaps and severely impacting women’s livelihoods and well-being.
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Heifer International Urges Global Response for Drought-Stricken Smallholder Farmers in Latin America
Latin America & the Caribbean: As COP29 takes place, Heifer International urges direct funding for drought-stricken smallholder farmers in Latin America.
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Climate Champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati Recognised at COP29
Global: The climate champions included four innovative initiatives building climate resilience in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati.
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Turning the tide for women fisherfolk in Lake Victoria
Africa & Middle East: Traditionally sidelined in commercial fishing, women are taking the lead in cage fish farming. With fewer entry barriers and technical support, they are finding new ways to secure livelihoods.
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Rangeland Restoration in the Face of Climate Change
Africa & Middle East: Bearing the brunt of climate extremes, rural communities in Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley have turned to rangeland restoration for solution.
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World Food Prize Laureates Say World Hunger Being Overlooked in U.S. Elections
Global: World Food Prize Laureates at the Borlaug Dialogue call on increased action against world hunger ahead of the U.S. elections.
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How ECOWAS Can Further Boost Regional Agricultural Trade: Lessons from Almost 50 Years of Growth, Successes, and Challenges
Africa & Middle East: ECOWAS has made substantial progress in promoting regional agricultural integration in nearly five decades but some challenges still remain.
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Pesticide Waste: Symposium Paves the Way for Circular Agriculture in Vietnam’s Food System
Asia: A symposium of 50 global experts has emphasised the need for a circular economy in managing empty pesticide containers in Vietnam and beyond.
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